I think is reasonable to assume that this will lead to syndicate action (=strikes).

By most reckonings AF is overstaffed and needs to trim down. If they can manage this with packages for some of the older people they may go quietly, thus avoiding the above.

AF’s ground staff, particularly at CDG, always seemed to me to be the Achilles’ Heel of the airline on the occasions, thankfully few, when I had to fly with them. Excellent in the air, dreadful on the ground.